NFL Pro 2014 for iPhone

Quick overview: Football on your phone

The NFL regular season kicks off on September 5, and for many fans that means non-stop football for months. If you want to start playing right away, NFL Pro 2014 (by Gameloft) brings full-season NFL action to your iPhone. It’s a mobile-friendly way to manage plays, coach a squad, and take part in the chase for the Super Bowl.

Getting started with the app

When you open NFL Pro 2014 you’re presented with the league’s teams — pick the one you want to lead onto the field and start playing. The game includes a short tutorial that walks you through both offensive and defensive controls, explains how to move the ball into scoring position and how to select plays that suit your coaching approach.

Key things you’ll encounter when launching the game:

• A quick walkthrough that introduces offense, defense and play selection
• A fast recruitment system so you spend more time playing than managing
• The complete NFL campaign: regular season, playoffs and the Super Bowl
• The team-selection screen so you can pick your favorite franchise

Gameplay and controls

NFL Pro 2014 focuses on on-field action. Controls are tuned for touchscreens so you can call plays, make reads, and execute plays without getting buried in menus. The gameplay emphasizes staying active — most of your time is spent defending your end or pushing toward the end zone for touchdowns and two-point attempts.

Progression and optional purchases

The game is free to download and enjoy. Advancement is steady if you play at a normal pace, unlocking achievements and new options with each contest. If you prefer to accelerate progress and open everything immediately, in-app purchases are available to speed up unlocking and upgrades.

Full season, all teams, and the postseason

NFL Pro 2014 includes all 32 NFL teams and simulates the entire regular season, followed by playoff rounds and the Super Bowl — the culminating event that decides the league champion.

Interface and usability

Designing a clear interface for such a strategic sport on a small screen is challenging, and NFL Pro 2014 adapts the UI depending on the current mode: offense, defense, strategy selection, or coaching. The layout highlights the controls you need at each moment so you aren’t overwhelmed by too many buttons.

Graphics and realism

Given the limits of mobile hardware and a free-to-play model, the game still delivers respectable visuals that make on-field action enjoyable. Player faces aren’t always precise replicas, but helmets and uniforms keep the presentation convincing during play.

Who should try it

If you follow football, this app delivers a compact version of the season to play on the go. Even newcomers may find the mix of coaching and hands-on play entertaining enough to become fans. Overall, NFL Pro 2014 strikes a solid balance: good graphics for mobile, touch-optimized controls, full-team availability and an authentic season structure.

Alternative to consider

If you want a different sports experience on mobile, EA SPORTS FC Mobile is a football (soccer) alternative worth checking out.